Book 18: Chapter 11


    No, my husband, Im not forcing you to do anything nor am I here on behalf of anyone. I am here to discuss this with you as the representative of all anthropoids. I know the North requires raw materials; but nheless, you cant let the anthropoids in the North starve, either. We have the right to sell our goods to those whore willing to pay a higher price. Isnt your factory almost ready? Given that you will save time and manpower with your factory, the cost wont increase because of this, will it?


    No, no, no, Ling Yue, put the production method aside for now. The primary problem right now is the raw materials. If anthropoids dont sell their goods to our businessmen, what do we produce with? We protect anthropoids in the North, correct? Therefore, they should give us priority. Its not as if we arent paying them. Humanitys businesses are deliberately trying to raise the price. Once we have to pull out due to insufficient funds topete with them, theyll procure the goods from you at the lowest possible price as anthropoids will have nobody to export their goods to by that point. Its a maliciouspetition, Ling Yue. Cant you see it?


    Why cant you offer us the same high price? Why? If humanity can ept the price, why cant you when, clearly, you make about as much as humanity does? Why cant you ept our offer?


    Bear in mind that businesses want profits. The fur processing job isnt a national enterprise. Hence, we have no right to set the prices. If you tell me that the military or traffic industry is asking for too much, I can make amendments. In regards to fur processing, I can only coordinate the ns of the involved businesses. Businessmen are all after money. Subsequently, they want to keep costs to a minimum. The businesses in the North want to get rid of humanity and maintain the original price, while humanity hopes to continue with freepetition. At the same time, anthropoids want to choose the higher price. That puts me in a dilemma for I need to coordinate for three parties.


    I rubbed my temples. Ling Yue wanted to say something but couldnt bear to when she saw how exhausted I was. She sighed and came up to my side. She lightly sat down on my thigh and hugged my head. He gently massaged my head and then gave it a gentle kiss. In a soft voice, she said, Sorry, my husband, this matter has started to push you to the edge, hasnt it? I shouldnt have said that. Sorry.


    Its fine, Ling Yue. Speaking to you about this is so much more rxing than speaking to them.


    I touched Ling Yues tail. She began to cheerfully wag her tail and hug my head in silence. She kept my head in her arms, thereby burying my head in her chest. I took in her warmth and gentleness. After some time went by, I had to speak up. With a hopeless undertone, I whined, Ling Yue, am I already old? Im so tired due to this conference, and I feel as though theres no end to this. Its merely a deal between businesses, yet Im so frustrated with it.


    Youre not old yet. Its only been five years. Youre just too exhausted. Youve been in meetings all the time. Those people arent our people, either. You cant expect them to be considerate of you.


    Ling Yue gently undid her buttons then hopped off myp to close the curtains and lock the door. She returned to the desk, stripping and tossing her clothes on the ground as she came over. Her elegant and sexy body was on full disy for her husband. She blushed, but she looked even more entrancing with her pink skin. She sat back down on my thigh and bit his ear. She seductively proposed, Now then, how about having some rest with me? Put Lucia and Nier side for now. How about tasting something different for a change? Its been a long time since we were together.


    Ling Yue


    Come. Dont worry about meetings or whatever for tonight. Just stay with me. Attend the meetings when theye tomorrow.


    I gently stroked Ling Yues smooth and warm skin. I licked Liu Yues source of food. Ling Yue softly moaned. She hugged me tighter. Though I was tired, I was d to see my wife. Plus, a round certainly could allow me to forget about things for a while.


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    Current time outside of the room.


    Freya sighed. She looked at Luna, who was carrying Troys midnight snack, and remarked, I did think this would happen, but wasnt Consort Ling Yue going to discuss the meeting with His Majesty? How did it they end up glued together?


    Luna giggled: Nothing we can do about it. Its early spring now, after all. Winter has almost ended. Its still too cold for spring, however. It doesnt feel as though its spring in the slightest. With that said, it seems as though its spring for Ling Yue.


    True. I guess I will have to wait until tomorrow to inform His Majesty about humanitys new request. Im seriously sick of them. Those humans are always using regurgitating methods topete with others. Then, theyll act as though theyre victims. Most importantly, I cant allow us to sh with Hilles City; or else, His Majesty will be upset. We need the help of the merchants in the North even more, nevertheless. Its so frustrating.


    Is that something you should say? Are you not human?


    Freyaughed and then scowled: Ah, I had long considered myself from the North. Id say I stopped considering myself a human in the South a long time ago. Just wait till I get the opportunityter on. Ill definitely teach those free and easy-going businessmen a lesson. Whether theyre from the North or South, businessmen are never good news! If His Majesty didnt value a nation thats business oriented, they would have no business making a scene. I think His Majesty is still too kind.


    Is that not good?


    Freya sighed: Not always. We upied the entire North, yet after we upied it, weve been met with more troublesome matters. Most importantly, the three nations conference ising up soon. Its best to not let His Majesty take this issue to Troy Citys hot springs, agreed? Luna, help me schedule a private meeting with the representative of the Norths businessmen.


    You want me to go schedule it?


    Who else could? As you are His Majestys personal servant, you should sometimes help him resolve his concerns and problems, shouldnt you?


    Can I choose Miss Ling Yues method?


    Youll have to ask Consort Nier and Consort Lucia, then. That being said, Im absolutely, positively certain they wont approve. Recently, the two of them have begun to feel somewhat displeased. If they find out about what happened today, I think Miss Ling Yue will be in danger.


    Hehe I was joking.